The Yamaha Virago 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 23 hp (16.8 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 145 kg (319.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha Virago 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 57% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 13% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 7th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 27% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 31st percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
23 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Yamaha models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.
145 kg — heavier than about 35% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 65%.
686 mm — taller than about 7% of Yamaha models.
9.5 L — larger than about 31% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,189
2,082
5% above average.
813
823
Close to average.
1,140
1,172
Close to average.
1,491
1,416
5% above average.
686
793
13% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-V18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-V15 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 217 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.159 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 158.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 92.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.74:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 23 hp (16.8 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 21.6 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 49.0 x 66 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork; |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks w/adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 110/90-V18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-V15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 145 kg (319.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 137 kg (302 lb) |
| Seat height | 686 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,189 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,491 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.46 L (2.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.35 L/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 100.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 136.0 km/h (84.5 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1679 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Raven |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 3499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.